Job DescriptionRequired Certificates and Licenses:Texas Gifted and Talented Supplemental (K-12) CertificationResidency Requirements:This position is virtual and strongly prefer residents of Texas. May consider residents of surrounding states (NM, OK, AK or LA). This position could include travel up to 20% of the time for face-to-face professional development, student testing, and/or as required by the school.The Gifted & Talented Program Teacher is an advocate for the gifted/talented program within the school and community. The position provides resources/support to all stakeholders, with the goal of student success.K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANYONE. We provide families an online option for a high-quality, personalized education experience. Students can thrive, find their passion, and learn in an environment that encourages discovery at their own pace. In support of this, we are committed to creating and maintaining a culture of inclusion and diversity where our employees are passionate about serving students and families, treat one another and customers with respect, challenge each other to innovate and always strive to do better.The mission of Stride K12 Texas partner schools, (TXSS) is to provide an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for students by incorporating school and community/family partnerships coupled with a rigorous curriculum along with a data-driven and student-centered instructional model. Student success will be measured by valid and reliable assessment data, parent and student satisfaction, and continued institutional growth within the academic community. Join us! Passionate Educators are needed at the Stride K12 Texas partner school. We want you to be a part of our talented team!This is a full-time position. Ability to work independently, typically 40+ hours per week is required. Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday, typically 9-5 (or 8-4) or as defined by the school.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.Instructional:• Collaborates with classroom teachers to provide support for specialized, differentiated instruction, with a focus on depth and complexity, as well as enrichment activities for the gifted/talented students in their classroom;• Serves as an advocate and resource for parents, teachers, support staff, administrators, and the community;• Remains cognizant of current research, and available resources in the field; Attends workshops and conferences as necessary to carry out the responsibilities of the job;• Assists counselors in promotion of concurrent enrollment and scholarships for gifted students;• Asynchronously supports objectives, including composing/sending emails, preparing learning plans, and using data to determine student needs;• Collaborates withlocal/regional/nationalteams and teacher trainers regarding instruction, resources, interventions, and data-driven decision making;• Creates videos and other virtual tools to highlight strategies for G/T instruction;• Collaborates with teachers to provide support for class projects;• Collaborates with students to provide support as the students develop innovative products and sophisticated performances that reflect individuality and creativityRelationship Building:• Makes self-open and available to be coached on a regular basis with administrators;• Establishes and maintains positive rapport with families and regularly communicates with students and learning coaches/parents;• Responds to students, parents, and colleagues in timely manner;• Attends PLCS and other staff meetings for assigned grade level and schoolOther Essential Functions:• Participates in social and educational activities for students and families, including sponsorship of virtual clubs, outings, marketing events or other extracurricular activities as required;• Travels to testing sites to proctor state exams.Supervisory Responsibilities:This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities.MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:• Bachelor's degree AND• Three (3) years of teaching experience• Texas Gifted and Talented Supplemental (K-12) Certification• Strong interpersonal skills emphasizing tact, patience and courtesy; ability to establish a professional, effective rapport with all stakeholders• Experience working with gifted and talented students• Able to adapt learning plans to meet different needs and learning styles; create an instructional and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing• Demonstrates the use of good judgment in decision-making• Great organizational and time management skills• Customer service orientation• Understanding of applicable sections of the State Education Code as well as the Texas State Plan for the Education of Gifted/Talented students, and other pertinent regulations• Willingness and ability to obtain additional licensing as requiredCertificates and Licenses:Texas Gifted and Talented Supplemental (K-12) CertificationOTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook as well as Internet research methods and report writing techniques; Utilizes computer software associated with curriculum• Ability to clear required background check• Pedagogical knowledge of content being taught and ability to apply critical thinking• Knowledge of state content standards and ability to align those with the K12 curriculum• Ability to embrace change and adapt to ensure excellent student outcomes• Ability to problem solve independently and have a high level of organization• Understanding of interdependency of deadlines on multiple projects and able to act to preserve integrity on other people's deadlines• Ability to work independently, typically 40+ hours per week• Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday, typically 9-5 (or 8-4) or as defined by the school• Ability to travel as required (on average once per month and/or approximately 25% of the time) for face- to face professional development, student testing, and as required by school• Access to reliable high-speed internet• Ability to rapidly learn and adapt to new technologies and teaching platforms• Ability to maintain teachercertification/professionaldevelopment hours and fluency in K12 systems, programs and curriculumDESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:• Master’s degree in education or related field• English Language Learner Certification• Experience working with proposed age group• Experience supporting adults and children in the use of technology• Experience teaching in an online (virtual) environment• Experience with Newrow, or other online platformsWORK ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.• This is a virtual positionJob TypeRegularThe above job is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is “at-will” as governed by the law of the state where the employee works.  It is further understood that the “at-will” nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer.Stride, Inc. is a Federal Contractor, an EqualOpportunity/AffirmativeAction Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status age, or genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)